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Risk factors associated with sustained neurocognitive impairment among cryptococcal meningitis survivors; a retrospective analysis at two tertiary hospitals in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Despite major progress in HIV therapy and management, cryptococcal meningitis (Mbonigaba et al.) remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality among people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in Uganda, including ...
Reported adverse drug reactions of antiretroviral therapy generic formulations in Uganda
(Makerere Univesrity, 2023)
Background: Generic Antiretroviral drugs are commonly used in the developing countries and this has greatly contributed to the scaling up of ART. Generics vary in formulation including excipients, the production conditions ...
Knowledge attitudes and practices towards premarital medical examination among young unmarried people aged 18-49 years in Lyantonde District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)
Introduction: Undergoing Premarital Medical Examination (PME) helps couples to ascertain the compatibility of their health status and the likelihood of producing healthy offspring prior to their marriage decisions. This ...
Evaluating readiness for implementation of the eight antenatal care contacts as per the World Health Organization guidelines in Bukwo District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs) account for around 99 % of maternal deaths worldwide, with Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) responsible for about 66 % of these demises. The new Antenatal Care (ANC) model with ...
Factors associated with virological non-suppression among adult HIV clients with low-level viremia in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)
The goal of antiretroviral therapy is to maximize the inhibition of infectious virion production to below the level of detection of less than 50 copies/ml. Clients with LLV have not been fully studied in Uganda and ...
Costs of tuberculosis care and associated factors among patients with HIV or diabetes mellitus comorbidities attending selected health facilities in Kampala from a societal perspective
(Makerere University, 2023)
Introduction
In Uganda, the Tuberculosis (TB) burden among Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients is still high and increasing significantly among DM patients due to the looming DM epidemic. Although TB drugs and ...
Uptake and factors associated with uptake of human papillomavirus vaccination among adolescent girls aged 13-18 years seeking health services at Kiswa Health Center III
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: HPV is a highly prevalent sexually transmitted infection with a significant role in the cause of cervical cancer. In Uganda, the cervical cancer age-standardized incidence rate is estimated to be 56.2 per 100,000 ...
A comparison of frequencies and function of myeloid derived suppressor cells (MDSCS) IN TB/HIV co-infected and HIV mono-infected individuals in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background
Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) encompass a subset of myeloid cells, which suppress both innate and adaptive immune functions. These cells negatively regulate the immune function either by arginine ...
Retention in care, viral suppression and factors associated with viral non-suppression among refugee adolescents infected with HIV at Kyangwali Refugee Settlement in Kikuube District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Introduction: Compared to HIV positive non-refugee adolescents, refugee adolescents are generally less likely to receive antiretroviral therapy, and access to the drugs is often inconsistent (UNHCR, 2015). This study aimed ...
Prevalence and factors associated with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis among post tuberculosis lung disease patients at Makerere University Lung Institute
(Makerere University, 2024)
Introduction: As of 2021, there were around 10.6 million incident cases of tuberculosis (TB) worldwide, listing it as the leading cause of infectious-related death worldwide. Despite receiving a microbiological cure, ...